Edit your affiliations

2 answers

Anthony N.

Student

Kenner, Louisiana

2
Questions

What skill sets make for a better grad school application?

3

100% of 2 Pros
100% of 1 Students

Asked
May 30, 2018
·
Viewed 215 times

Hi.I'm looking to start building a resume with experience that'll reasonably prepare me for applying to graduate school. What kinds of opportunities should I be searching for to accomplish this?#school#strategy

See something which is inappropriate on CareerVillage? An administrator will review the post and remove it from the site if they agree. Please leave a note for the administrator to help them understand what’s wrong:

Thanks for your help keeping CareerVillage safe!

Enter your friend’s email address:

+25 Karma if successful

Preview of the email that will be sent on your behalf

From: You

To: Friend

Subject: Career question for you

3

100% of 2 Pros
100% of 1 Students

2 answers

Follow discussion

Enter your phone number and/or email and we’ll send you a message when there’s an update to this question!

John I.’s Answer

0

Updated
Jun 22, 2018

Hi Anthony!

Typically graduate schools are looking for candidates who already exhibit signs of what the school work would entail, either through legitimate work experience or through demonstrable work. I've completed 3 graduate degree programs and have been admitted to several others (Northwestern University, University of Oregon, Georgia Tech), and the key is to highlight your experience and interests in your application essay and/or statement of purpose. The more unique your story and skills (albeit valuable), the more likely your profile will stick in the minds of the admissions personnel. For example, my grad application included examples of software and technology projects I worked on for commercial (NBA, PGA Tour, Cartoon Network) and social/philanthropic purposes (Pro Bono Partners of Atlanta, Code2040, Code.org, TechBridge). That way, admission into the program seemed more like an extension of what I was already doing, RATHER than a blind leap into something I'd never done before

Start some interesting projects to work on, particularly organizations and issues not many other people will be able to replicate

Find current or former graduate students online (LinkedIn) who can describe the entry process and provide insight into their experiences as a point of comparison

See something which is inappropriate on CareerVillage? An administrator will review the post and remove it from the site if they agree. Please leave a note for the administrator to help them understand what’s wrong:

Thanks for your help keeping CareerVillage safe!

Also, start getting involved in community. This helps you connect with real-life problems and help see big picture in many cases on things you can do to help.
–
Anshul Singh
Apr 29, 2019

Samantha’s Answer

0

Updated
May 01, 2019

In your resume you'll definitely want to highlight your experience in whichever field your pursuing. Whether it be any internships you had, specific classes, any clubs you were a part of, and any volunteer work. Also, when applying to Graduate school, you'll want to point out in your application why you are choosing that school, and what your ultimate goal is.

See something which is inappropriate on CareerVillage? An administrator will review the post and remove it from the site if they agree. Please leave a note for the administrator to help them understand what’s wrong: